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Beyt-Al-Salaam Boutique hotel

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Kelele Square, 3View location

7.8/10Very good159 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About Beyt-Al-Salaam Boutique hotel

This boutique hotel, Beyt al Salaam, is nestled in the heart of Zanzibar's enchanting old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's the perfect starting point for exploring the winding alleys and historic buildings, revealing centuries of cultural and architectural influences.

The on-site restaurant offers a fusion of Indian Ocean and Zanzibari cuisine. Guests can easily discover nearby landmarks such as Tipu Tip House, the former slave market, and the National Museum.

The hotel can arrange a variety of excursions, from spice tours and dolphin adventures to cultural city tours and sunset dhow cruises.

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Located in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), Beyt al Salaam is within a 10-minute walk of Old Fort and House of Wonders. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Forodhani Gardens and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and minibars.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Childcare
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Marahubi Palace 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shangani Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Old Fort 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jaw's Corner 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Wonders 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Forodhani Gardens 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Zanzibar Night Market 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shakti Temple 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) 0.7 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2013
  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Double rooms: 11
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  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international callsExtra charge
  • Car hire
  • Transfer service
  • Secure parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Private pool: 1
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • DivingExtra charge
  • SafariExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX-1

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    Room code: DBL.DX-1

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²SGL.DX
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    Smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    Room code: SGL.DX

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    • Wi-fi
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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU-1

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Beyt-Al-Salaam Boutique hotel

7.8
Very good
159 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Yvonne Kane
Overall, my experience was great. The hotel is within walking distance of the Forodhani Market, several lounges, plenty of restaurants, and even the port for Prison Island—very convenient! It’s a cozy and charming place to stay.

However, on my last day, there were issues with their payment system. The card machine kept saying \"Offline,\" but management made it seem like I didn’t have the money to pay 🙃. This was frustrating, especially since the machine hadn’t worked a few nights earlier either. I was forced to go to an ATM, pay a withdrawal fee, and return to settle my balance—even though it was clearly a technical issue on their end.

When I asked for a receipt, their printer wasn’t working either, and there was no apology for the inconvenience or the way the situation was handled. I really think management should train staff on how to deal with these situations better, as it did leave a sour note at the end of an otherwise lovely stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2025
Abdulghani

Good central stay

Very nice stay. The hotel is central and very near to main point and 4 min walk from the harbor where exceusions are. The staff were very nice. They upgraded our room for the first night.
Cons: it is written free parking however the parking is not free and despite discussing the issue, we understood that it is not their problem if it was written free in the booking site! So we had to pay 1000 tzs per hour.
In the common parts there is lots of mosquitos.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Philip

Excellent hotel

This was our second time staying at Beyt al Salaam. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. From start to finish, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. People went out of their way to help us. The room was kept clean and serviced. There is a restaurant that serves delicious food. The hotel is conveniently located in a lovely part of Stonetown and near to the beach. What made this stay so wonderful was the staff at the hotel who are simply brilliant. Thank you!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
27 Oct 2024
nadine N
Horrible experience with manager at check in, might be trying to SCAM foreigners, be cautious. Hotel restaurant food had me sick for a day and a half of my 4 day trip, AC leaking all over the floor, shower wouldnt drain properly, constant noise outside room window from 2 am til 4 am, none of the remotes worked for the TV that would just get louder and louder on its own. She said she upgraded my accommodations for no charge and allowed me to check in early where early check in is an option listed for property and the room was the exact one i booked and paid for after arguing with me in front of other guests for 2 hours saying that my booking was never confirmed because i didn't pay enough according to her. Lied about emailing me regarding airport transfer that took 3 days for a response in the first place and no response through expedia messaging either. For a slightly more expensive establishment, treatment and property not worth it. Was a last minute choice that I would never make again nor would i recommend. Third time in Zanzibar and this hotel definitely soured what should have been a relaxing getaway as it usually is.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
09 Oct 2024
Zaheer Abbas
Was advised by the front desk that the room on the ground floor was bigger, and it wouldnt be noisy, however the staff themselves were the noisiest.
2/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
Parth

Waiting for refund

Hotels.com never informed this hotel of pur stay. Hence hotel was overbooked and we could not check in. I am still waiting for my refund from hotel.com
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2024
Harry
Refused entry, property was overbooked
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Feb 2024
Mikhail Sebastian
This is my second stay there. One thing that need to be improved is renovation as hotel is very old. House keeping does not fill room with coffees, teas when it's run out. Restaurant serves breakfast at 7 but staff does not come until 7:40. No beach towels even though hotel is closer to the beach. Those things need some improvement but other than that the area around hotel is nice, the old charm of the hotel is beautiful. But it looks like when staff see gay couple traveling together they gave you very unpleasant look
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jan 2024
Cristobal

Poor manager decisions

Hotel overbooked, they had us going to a temporary stay, and then after one night coming back to the original hotel. How uncomfortable is having to check-out and check back in interrupting your stay/holidays. I was there for three days, and it ruined my entire second day for having to change hotel due to they overbooked. I booked my stay ahead of time, so it was not a last minute booking, no excuses.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2023
Brooke
The location is absolutely perfect for anyone who wants to walk around Stonetown. Several wonderful cafés and restaurants are nearby and pretty much everything is walking distance. The Beyt is an older simpler hotel much like Tembo House hotel. But everything is clean and good condition. Breakfast is simple but more than enough. The staff are friendly and sweet — a big thanks to Diana for making my check in and check out fast and easy!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Dianne
The room i stayed in was very classy and spacious.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
08 Aug 2023
Elizabeth
The AC wasn't working and the plumbling in the room wasn't working and they couldn't put me in another room because they said they were sold out. I wanted to move to another hotel because I was not staying in those conditions they had the audacity to charge me for one night even though it was their fault I couldn't stay there. Never will I be looking at the hotel again. Never again.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2023
Iman
I was seeking a charming boutique hotel for my stay in Stonetown, and Beyt Al Salaam exceeded my expectations. The staff were courteous and attentive, and went over and beyond. They all delivered exceptional service. As a single female traveler I felt safe and welcomed. I highly recommend this property and hope to return to Zanzibar and will definitely select this property again. Thank you to everyone of you and keep up the great work. The restaurant served the most delicious meals. Hats off to the Chef! And hats off to the management of the property. Thank you all.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2023
Verified traveler

Excellent boutique hotel

Very comfortable and well-equipped room (aircon, fridge, kettle), serviced daily. Super friendly and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant in the hotel where breakfast served and other meals available. Excellent wifi. Cherry on the top was the swimming pool. Conveniently located with easy access to beach and Stonetown. Would happily stay here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2022
Natalie
The property is in a quieter part of Stone Town but easily walkable to everything. I was disappointed with a ground floor room, meaning I couldn't open windows or curtains due to lack of privacy. It was a bit noisy to be directlya cross from Reception as well. On arrival, I was moved to another hotel for my first night because there was no room for me. I noticed other customers also had issues with mgmt and booking confusions, so I think systems could be improved - though this might also be a problem with Expedia. Overall, the room itself was nice and staff were pleasant.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
09 Aug 2022
jeremy
Pool not there
Staff unhelpful and aggressive
food terrible
steep stairs no elevator
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2022
Larno
Good location in Stone Town. Close to various attractions, shops and restaurants
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2022
Mark
Great staff great service great location and very nice size room
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2022
AHMED

Ahmed & Salima

First of all I would like to thank Hamim and Khadija for the amazing treatment…

To be honest all the staff were so nice and friendly even the lady who served the breakfast she was amazing and very nice

The hotel very clean and the location is amazing and close to everything we need …. The breakfast so delicious and has many options … the room very comfy and has tea and water and coffee all the time … bathroom very nice style and very big and clean has too many types of shampoos and towels …. This hotel has features of 5 stars hotel. Thanks for your host again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2022
James

Location, price, access

A darling smaal hotel. Woody, a la colonial feel. Tremendous bathroom. Perfect location. Can wander across the street to use the terraces of the much more expensive hotels. An additional charm is the swimming pool, hidden in a lovely garden a few blocks away.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

Hamim was amazing

Hamim made our experience at this hotel spectacular. Couldn't recommend more great staff great location great service clean room 🙂
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2021
Dorian
Everything about this hotel is splendid. I enjoyed my stay here very much. The staff was accomodating, the breakfast was delicious, and the rooms are spacious with an old world charm to match the location. I have nothing negative to say about this hotel. Clean, courteous and well worth the stay.. A bonus t to my trip and I will not forget my stay here. I look forward to staying again in the future,,,
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Beautiful spacious room, mostly quiet except for early mornings when the taxis park nearby the hotel and open and close the doors. Lovely breakfast. Wifi was mostly working. Warm water was an issue. Was always fixed within a few minutes but still unpleasant when you can’t just take a shower whenever you want. Room description was not accurate. The room did not have a king size bed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2021
Verified traveler

Best quiet little hotel in Stonetown

Lovely gem in the middle of Shangani just steps from the beach, near all the great restaurants, the street shopping, and down the road from the famous night market. The ground floor has a fantastic restaurant and a very good spa. The wifi was fast and the staff went out of their way to take care of us. It was nice to stay in a smaller hotel with a more local feel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

Great place!

We stayed at this lovely boutique hotel where the staff were fantastic, especially Bianca and Rukia, who went out of their way to help us.
The room was lovely, but it had a major problem with the electrics and a leak in the bathroom. They didn’t have any other rooms available at the hotel, so they moved us to the Doubletree next door. Despite the inconvenience, the staff were amazing and did everything they could to keep us happy, so thank you! Great location and good food too. Highly recommended!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Great location & service. Property has old world charm.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Nov 2019
Verified traveler

Decent value for the price

It is called a Boutique Hotel, which I guess means small and old. The \"ornate bathroom\" was just oddly assembled, with only the basics provided. There was something stuck in the sink and I called attention to it in a note to housekeeper but it was not cleaned out. The spaciousness of the rooms was nice but not altogether easy to use. WIFI was intermittent, perhaps due to a fair amount of rain.
The bed was very comfortable, and the AC worked well in our room.
The people were helpful and friendly.
In the restaurant the breakfast was fine. Their famous coconut crab soup was wonderful. And Amina, a server in the evening, was totally delightful and conversational!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent location. Needs upgrading and repairs
Cleanliness was on and off issue
Staff very friendly
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly trust worthy and friendly staffs.

10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Deshnee

Great location

Great location, definitely not a 4 star. But excellent location and good rooms (stayed in superior). good breakfast. Be aware there's no lifts. A real gem well worth the price! Good wifi and TV in room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Sep 2019
Frida

Horrible

This hotel does not work with online bookings. We arrived early and were told room not ready. When we return we were told that they have stopped selling online and that they were fully booked even though our reservation was confirmed and pre-paid through hotels.com - we had to spend the night finding another hotel! Not acceptable.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2019
Douglas
Igood value. have dined at tge outstanding restoin this hotel over tge tears and finslly, the price on a room dropped low enough that I took a room 4 one night. The decor is bery atmosphetic---Arabian Nights---, but the rooms are dated. Fabulous bathroom with an Arabic-arch shower, but otherwise not a good value. And the stairs up to the 2nd floor are quite steep---a real struggle with bsggage. Superb breakfast and friendly and accommodating staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2019
Stephanie

Good room and location

I stayed 2 nights at this hotel.
- check-in seemed a bit complicated. I had to show my booking confirmation as proof that I had paid already. Also, when I signed the check-in document from the hotel, I noticed the room number was not what I had asked for (they had put me on first floor when I had booked a superior room which was on the higher floors). I mentioned it to them and was then put in the correct room
- A/C in the room worked well. The room was clean and comfortable, although the bed was a bit high!
- kitchen staff was incredible. The lady who worked there was very kind and helpful
- they were very kind to let me check-in earlier
I would stay there again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2019
David Martin

Zanzibar Visit

Bey al Salaam is conveniently located in a quiet close to the airport and is within walking distance of many sites around stonetown. The hotel is well maintained and the rooms are very comfortable and have been decorated with local culture rather than being a standard hotel. The staff were more than happy to help with requests and ensure that stay was comfortable. The food offered was good when tak,although I believe that whe coamped to other local restaurants then the costs fro hotel is higher and did not offer the high quality of elsewhere.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
We loved everything about this hotel! The location, the building, and the furnishings were lovely, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were amazing. We cannot recommend this place enough.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2019
Heather

Wonderful place!

Great place, love the decor, cool bathroom. AC wasn't very effective, it stayed very warm in the room.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The architecture and set up of the rooms is stunning. Staff are extremely helpful, courteous and generous.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2019
jacqueline

Decent hotel

This is a very decent hotel, especially for the money. Not quite boutique as advertised but good overall. It's situated near the Hyatt and other bigger hotels in a quiet area of town. We stayed in the ground floor room, just off the reception area, but wasn't disturbed by any noise. Reasonable size room with fridge, quiet aircon, tea/coffe facilities etc. Nice dining area and with a good choice of breakfast items and tasty and well presented.
It's just a short walk to the beach and plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Also close walking distance to the fort, house of wonders and major attractions.
Would stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
We thought the old building was very characterful, and despite being on the top floor facing the afternoon sun, the air con managed the 34 plus degree fairly well. The staff were charming, and Germana was very helpful. Our lunch of squid and octopus was excellent, though we thought it pricey overall - but then you're in a near-waterfront locale where Hilton and Doubletree are neighbours...
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2019
John

Excellent stone town experience

Wonderful location within stone town. Very friendly service. Will definitely return.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Dec 2018
Daesol

Small. But kind.

People were helpful but sometimes there was nobody in reception. So when I needed something, I should wait. Room was clean as much they can. But there was no amenities what they wrote it in website. Even I booked 2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room was so small. It was for single. Bed was so small for two. nevertheless, People were kind and restaurant was so nice and perfect.
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2018
Colin

Express stone town perfectly

Beyt is very much like stone town,it has style, is slightly scruffy but clean, friendly and helpful. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable. I am very happy to recommend this hotel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2018
LM
It was a nice stay and in a nice part of Stone Town (we had stayed before in a not so nice part). Close to boutique shops and within walking distance from the water. Pleasant restaurant and rooms with an old charming feel. Nice staff. Only problem came on the last day when we were double-charged for the taxi ride to the airport (we realized that after we got home).
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2018
Pascale
Well located and quiet hotel. I would certainly go back.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Nice staff! Nice rooms! Great food. Great location
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2018
Christian

Small Boutique Hotel with excellent staff

We recently enjoyed 2 nights at the Beyt al Salaam Hotel in Stonetown. The hotel is centrally located, surrounded by green mature trees. The staff is friendly and we got a free room upgrade to a larger room with sea views. The room itself was spotless and included a mini fridge and AC. The included breakfast was simple but delicious. This hotel has a lot of character and you will enjoy the hospitality of Juma and his staff. We highly recommend this hotel to everyone traveling to Zanzibar.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2018
Mary

Amazing stay!

We had an amazing stay at Beyt al Salaam in Stonetown. Our room was beautiful, with traditional Zanzabari decor, and very spacious. We loved having the fridge and kettle in the room. The breakfasts (included) were delicious, with lots of options, and the location is perfect for exploring Stonetown on foot. Absolutely recommend!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2018
Kerry

Incredible hospitality

Our stay in Stonetown was made by the outstanding hospitality at Beyt Al Salam. They went out of their way to ensure we had the best stay and time in Stonetown. We are incredibly grateful for their help and all the effort they put into making our stay an excellent one. We will most definitely be back!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Great hotel!

The staff were amazing! Very accommodating and friendly. Amazing location within walking distance to the markets and garden and most attractions.
Family
2/10
Poor
18 Feb 2018
William C

Room reserved, not what I received

Hotels.com is unable to confirm when you book certain room types.
I booked two superior rooms (based on pictures from website, but when arriving only received one room that fit the pictures. I was told the other room was also superior, but it was in no way comparable to the true superior room. When requesting a refund from Hotels.com for the difference between a standard and superior room, i was left wanting. I won't be using Hotels.com again, and won't be staying in Beyt al Salaam.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

needs air con badly

staff very helpful, and location great.
breakfast was standard just, and no air-con in room which was horrible
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2017
Peter

Perfect location, great value for money

This little hotel is nestled between the big boys: the Park Hyatt, the Serena, the Hilton. The location can't be beat. The bed is comfy. The WiFi is the best we've experienced in Africa (in three months now!).

It has air conditioning. We recommend.

It's not as luxe as the places around, and there wasn't any soap in the bathroom which was a bit of a surprise, but the shower was nice :-).

We spent a fair amount of time pottering over to the Serena to enjoy the fabulous setting right at the tip of Stone Town for a sunset cocktail in a luxury setting at a better price: the hotels are close enough that you can almost still get Beyt WiFi from the Serena!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

great and authentic

overall was good but the bathroom needs to be renovated
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Good location, just ok hotel.

Some charm, like arched doorways and decorative details. Bathroom horrible--all aspects of it. Terrible mattress. No views, maybe a wall of a building, for many rooms. Pay much more for an ok view of the green space in front. Great location with much more expensive hotels nearby.
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2016
Jakob
The room was comfortable and the location was great. However, there was something that sounded like a bat or bird trapped in a vent in the walls. I'm doubting this is a normal occurrence, but it hurt my ability to sleep.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2016
James
Juma was very helpful
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2016
Sarah

Good location, mediocre hotel

Paying over $100/night I expected much more. I feel lost the time I spent scouring reviews did not help me here. Pros: really nice staff, good walkable location to attractions in town, our booking included breakfast. Cons: the facilities were old. Charm, sure-- but everything was crusty. The Windows had cracks around the edges to let noise and bugs in. The curtains were not functional. The bathroom toilet leaked after our first flush. While they sent someone in to caulk it, so there was no new water on our floor, the rest of the 3 nights we were there the bathroom reaked of poop. We booked two rooms. Only one had hand towels or soap. Again, if the price were right I would have been willing to rough it. But with so many other hotels in the area, I wish I had stayed elsewhere.
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2016
Luqman

Very basic

The room is Victoria its basic there is nothing to shout about
The bed an shower is nice no tiles on the floor
The location is good
Breakfast is vv simple
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2016
Hannelie

Lovely base for exploring Stonetown

Lovely base in Stonetown. Safe area
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2016
Jack

Very nice stay

Very nice stay. No worries here.
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2016
Runa

Friendly hotel

Nice big room with lovely garden view. Goodworking AC. Refrigerator. Good waterpressure. Fantastic staff. But no spa and no sea view rooms. Very hot in common areas. Resto like a sauna in the morning.
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

Good location

Small hotel with excellent location. Close to everything incl a 1 minute waök to beach. Fantastic staff. AC worked well in my room but no AC in common parts like breakfast room/resto and it got very hot n humid. Hotel 3 floors with steep stairs (like many other hotels i Stonetown) and no elevator. Pictures not correct though and no Spa and there are no rooms with seaview. Booked room twice and had two different rooms 204 very small w a view of a wall. 203 spacious w garden view. Breakfast ok w good omelette/scrambled etc but not much else to choose from.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

perfect location

We had a great time here. A beautiful ending to a beautiful trip to Zanzibar.
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2016
Peter

Great stay

Lovely place in an ideal location. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Food was great, wine was good value! Only thing not making it a 5* was a particularly lumpy mattress in our room which took some getting used to!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Dec 2015
Hassan

A not well managed boutique hotel in Stone Town.

The hotel is simple. Has about 2 staff in the front office on shifts. If one of the two is absent then you can't be assisted with simple queries.
They charge patrons additional taxes which have been paid in advance and there are arguments on check out.
Saddest thing is that they raise issues with your booking or payment on checkout when you are running after your flight. I ended up leaving money just to save my flight.
A bad experience in Zanzibar.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2015
Jennifer

Beautiful Hotel, Great Location, Amazing Staff!

The hotel is in an excellent location in the heart of historic Stowntown. It is situated in the middle of the larger chain hotels and only one block from the beach. Everyone at the hotel was very warm and welcoming, and was extremely helpful in offering suggestions for day and evenings events. The room was beautifully decorated, with an extremely comfortable bed and large bathroom/shower. The wifi was fast and worked great throughout the hotel, including the rooms. The restaurant located on the first floor of the hotel is excellent as well!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2015
Stephanie

Very nice boutique hotel in Stone town.

This booking was a bit last minute as we were already in Zanzibar. We were extremely fortunate to find this hotel. Room was big and comfortable in the third level. Beautiful old wood decorations. Very clean. Quiet. Had meals at the restaurant a few times and all were very good. Location was close to bars, restaurants, shopping and a small beach.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2015
Billie

Great rate if you pay on site

We booked this hotel in advance through Expedia for 8 times what we would have paid on site! The room ceiling was high, AC and fans were great, décor was also nice. The bed was way too soft, the windows closed with significant gaps (think noise and bugs) and the hotel was next to a mosque (after sundown and before sunrise calls to prayer get old real fast if you are not a practicing Muslim). Hotel staff were wonderful and the restaurant on site is absolutely great!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2014
Tony

A small, friendly hotel with character

Beyt al Salaam (\"House of Peace\") is just right if, like me, you hate those big, soul-less concrete boxes. It's been recently refurbished, rooms decorated in \"local\" style but with mod cons like electronic key, mini-bar and safe (and a large TV which looks slightly incongruous). Our standard double was quite small but the deluxe rooms are more spacious. Housekeeping standards are high, including evening \"turn down\" service. The restaurant is excellent, with a small menu featuring mainly local fish and fruit and very attentive service. Breakfast will set you up for the day. Reception staff were very helpful and recommended a good local guide.
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2014
Antonio

Very Friendly Staff

We stayed for two nights in Stone Town. The Hotel's location is great! Just two blocks away from the city center. The owner and staff were very nice and friendly. Food was very good.
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Great location

I love the fact that this hotel is traditional and not some modern vacation incarnation. Lots of character.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2014
Ben H.

Welcoming, charming, well-priced boutique hotel

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Beyt al-Salaam, and would absolutely return there in the future. The staff was extremely responsive and each individual I spoke with was genuinely nice and welcoming. The bed was excellent, the water was hot, and everything was clean. Decor throughout the hotel was really cool and in typical Zanzibari fashion. The restaurant was also excellent and the design of it was great, albeit slightly expensive. At $65 a night off of hotels.com, it is also a pretty solid deal for one of the nicer places in Stone Town. The only thing that could be improved would be to have a swank rooftop like some of its rival hotels (which are more expensive) such as the Maru Maru.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Feb 2026
patrick
Nous avions réservé pour deux personnes et le lit devait faire que 90 cm en largeur donc à deux c’est un peu limite à part ça. Pour le reste c’est très moyen à part la piscine qui est extraordinaire.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Oct 2025
Mostafa Kamal
Gut für eine Nacht oder zwei
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Ola

Nydelig

Ligger perfekt til, relativt stille område men i Stone Town. Gangavstand til ferga. Nydelig innredet. Kunne hatt større utvalg til frokost.
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